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MF03 FBX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,249 mi
Last recorded98,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 FBX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 98,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,215 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 97,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,107 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 96,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,102 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,015 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,951 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,951 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear to nsf/osf brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,117 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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MF03 FBX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF03 FBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF03 FBX registered?

MF03 FBX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is MF03 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF03 FBX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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